Come see me at Time Out Live @ the NY Comedy Festival 11/7

I'm ecstatic to be a part of this year's New York Comedy Festival at Time Out Live, the magazine's annual comedy show in conjunction with the NYCF. The line-up has been curated by TONY's Comedy editor Matthew Love. The show features some pretty funny people including:

Aparna Nancherla
Seaton Smith
Erin Markey
and a surprise guest!

For tickets and info, go HERE. 
(They will sell out.)

Time Out Live 
Thursday November 7th @ 7pm
UCB East
153 E. 3rd. St.
NYC

BAD KID in the AFO Salon in NYC 11/7

I'm thrilled to be invited to perform a portion of BAD KID in the All For One Festival Salon at Cherry Lane Theatre on Thursday November 7th at 7pm. The festival advisory board consists of personal heroes like Whoopi Goldberg, John Leguizamo and Lily Tomlin. So needless to say, I am over-the-moon honored.

BAD KID at AFO Festival Salon

Thursday Nov. 7th at 7pm

Cherry Lane Theatre, NYC

Tickets and information HERE

"The All For One Theater Festival presents outstanding solo shows that inform and inspire, together with workshops and panels to enhance the development and appreciation of solo performance. The festival serves as a curated gateway to a network of performing and teaching opportunities that All For One has begun, and will continue, to build. - See more at: http://www.afofest.org/about/#sthash.yKrRUHc5.dpuf

BAD KID at Artisphere in Virginia 11/22-23

BAD KID is coming to Arlington, Virginia this Fall. The show will have a weekend run at Artisphere over the weekend of November 22nd. Myself and the show's director and co-writer, Josh Matthews, will also be offering an afternoon workshop for writers and performers interested in creating solo pieces of their own.

BAD KID at Artisphere

Friday Nov. 22 / Saturday Nov. 23

Tickets and Information HERE

From the Artisphere press release:

Bad Kid is the hilariously heartwarming tale of a goth boy who dreamed of being anywhere but the middle of Texas in 1991. The setting is specific but the story is universal as David Crabb reflects on rebellion, sexuality, friendship and what it means to grow up different and alone—just like everyone else.

Related Program:
STORYTELLING AND DYNAMIC CHARACTER
Master Workshop with David Crabb & Josh MatthewsSAT NOV 23 / 1PM / $20 / Black Box Theatre
Buy TicketsIn this active and intimate workshop in conjunction with David Crabb's Bad Kid, we will look at the fundamentals of storytelling through character. We will look at how we can create satisfying stories by inhabiting character and creating space through our voice and body.

Wear clothes you can move in and come ready to share moments from your life that are fun, tragic, beautiful or ridiculous.

Facilitated by David Crabb and Josh Matthews

Hosting the Moth in Houston Sept. 10th

I'm thrilled to be hosting the Moth Story Slam in Houston on September 10th!
Come tell your five minute story relating to the night's theme- FIRSTS. Who knows? You might end up on the podcast or NPR's "The Moth Radio Hour."

Tuesday September 10th

Theme: "FIRSTS"

7pm doors, stories begin at 7:30pm

Stereo Live Houston

6400 Richmond Ave

Houston, TX

Remember to arrive early to ensure not just seats, but entry. The line begins forming at each venue around 6pm. The earlier you are, the better chance you have of entry or a table/seating.

More info:

http://themoth.org/events?month=2013-04

Fall Storytelling Classes at The PIT

I'm excited to be teaching two new storytelling classes at The Peoples Improv Theatre with the phenomenal Michelle Walson. I've been teaching with Michelle for three years now and it's been great to see so many of our students pursue the craft, several of them winning Moth Slams in last few months. 

Both 8-week courses begin the week of September 9th. More info can be found HERE.

http://thepit-nyc.com/class/elective-storytelling/

Hosting The Moth Monday July 29th

I'm excited to be hosting a Moth Story Slam in NYC this month. Come tell your five minute story relating to the night's theme. Who knows? You might end up on the podcast or NPR's "The Moth Radio Hour."

Monday July 29th

Theme: "FLAMES & FLINGS"

7pm doors, stories begin at 7:30pm The Bitter End

Remember to arrive early to ensure not just seats, but entry. The line begins forming at each venue around 6pm. The earlier you are, the better chance you have of entry or a table/seating.

More info:

http://themoth.org/events?month=2013-04

Last Man Club nominated for Drama Desk Award

Axis Theatre Company's production of "Last Man Club" has been nominated for a 2013 Drama Desk Award. It was a real pleasure to perform with this ensemble and work under the incredibly talented writer/director Randy Sharp.

Congrats to sound designer Steve Fontaine for his excellent work on this production.

See the list of 2013 nominees here:
http://www.dramadeskawards.com/2013-nominees.html

Hosting The Moth Monday May 27th

I'm excited to be hosting a Moth Story Slam in NYC this month. Come tell your five minute story relating to the night's theme. Who knows? You might end up on the podcast or NPR's "The Moth Radio Hour."

Monday May 27th

Theme: "PRESTIGE"

7:30pm stories begin at The Bitter End

Remember to arrive early to ensure not just seats, but entry. The line begins forming at each venue around 6pm. The earlier you are, the better chance you have of entry or a table/seating.

More info:

http://themoth.org/events?month=2013-04

Storytelling Level 1 & 2 Classes at The PIT

I'm excited to be teaching two new storytelling classes at The Peoples Improv Theatre with the phenomenal Michelle Walson. I've been teaching with Michelle for two years now and it's been a great to see so many of our students pursue the craft, several of them even winning Moth Slams in last few months.

Both 8-week courses begin the week of May 13th. More info can be found HERE.

http://thepit-nyc.com/class/elective-storytelling/

Ask Me Stories: LADIES NIGHT Tues. April 23rd

After a long long winter's vacation, Ask Me is back!

Hosts Cammi Climaco and David Crabb are finally emotionally ready to do this! We can't wait to bring you ASK ME STORIES: LADIES NIGHT at AXIS Theatre on Tuesday, April 23rd at 7:30pm.

This show is SUPER SIZED for her protection.

Featuring:

Blaise Allysen Kearsley
Micaela Blei
Ophira Eisenberg
and MORE!!!

Axis Theater
1 Sheridan Square
New York, NY 10014

Doors at 7:30
Show at 8:00

$10 suggested donation
BYOB! (You read that right! You can bring huge beers!)

More info:
http://askmestories.com

Facebook invite:
https://www.facebook.com/events/237049066439730/?fref=ts

I'm Hosting The MothSlam the April 18th & 29th

I'm excited to be hosting The Moth Story Slam in NYC twice this month. Come tell your five minute story relating to the night's theme. Who knows? You might end up on the podcast or NPR's "The Moth Radio Hour."

April 18th
Theme: "MYSTERY"
7:30pm stories begin at Housing Works Book Store

April 29th
Theme: "RESPECT"
7:30pm stories begin at The Bitter End

Remember to arrive early to ensure not just seats, but entry. The line begins forming at each venue around 6pm. The earlier you are, the better chance you have of entry and a table/seating.

More info:
http://themoth.org/events?month=2013-04

Last Man Club Returns

I'm pleased to be appearing in the second run of LAST MAN CLUB at AXIS THEATRE in NYC's West Village. The play, written and directed by Randy Sharp, is about a family living in the Dust Bowl who choose to stay behind on their farm during the great push west.

The play runs every Thurs, Fri, and Sat at 8pm through March 30th. 

Find tickets HERE.

"An expertly structured one-act drama..."

-New York Times REVIEW

"Crabb gives an inspired performance, subtly conveying the crisis of masculinity that is central to this character"

-Theatremania REVIEW

"Crabb has a kind of incandescent intensity that is at once frightening and pitiful."

-Curtain Up REVIEW

"A vehicle for illuminating human experience beyond the physical wreckage of a storm."

-Wall Street Journal FEATURE

"...ferociously portrayed by David Crabb."

-NYC Stage Review REVIEW

"Crabb’s Major is an artful combination of cunning and rage."

-Stage And Cinema

"Full of quiet anguish and heartbreak."

-New York Theatre Review

Hosting the Moth on Jan. 28th

I'm excited to once again be hosting The Moth Storytelling Slam on Monday January 28th at Bitter End in NYC.

The theme is Secrets...
I have SO. MUCH. MATERIAL.
The line starts at 6pm and doors are at 7pm. Stories began promptly at 7:30pm.
Hope you can make it.

THE MOTH
BITTER END
DAVIDCRABB.COM

New Storytelling Classes In January 2013

Im excited to announce that I'll be teaching a bunch of new Storytelling Classes in the next few weeks.

First, I'll be heading a two-day Inter to Storytelling Intensive at The Story Studio over the last weekend of January.
INFO HERE

Then on Monday January 28th I being teaching a new 8-week Intro to Storytelling Class at The Peoples Improv Theatre with Michelle Walson.
INFO HERE

On Tuesday January 29th I start teaching an 8-week Intermediate Storytelling class also with Michelle Walson at The Peoples Improv Theatre.
INFO HERE

Hope to see you spilling the beans in one of these fun and in-depth classes soon.
More info concerning classes and one-on-one sessions is located at my website.
www.davidcrabb.com

Ask Me Winter Slam on Dec. 19th

We're baaa-aaaack.

Cammi Climaco and I are bringing you another open-mic story slam on Wednesday, December 19th at Happy Ending Lounge in Chinatown.

No theme.
No admission.
No drink minimum.
No pants.

Okay, okay... PLEASE wear pants. But tops are optional.
Come tell your 6 minute story and have some drinks with us. We'll be bringing you a surprise special guest to be announced soon.

The deets:
Ask Me Winter Slam
Wednesday December 19th
7:30pm
Happy Ending Lounge

ASK ME on Facebook
ASK ME Winter Slam on Facebook

www.askmestories.com

Hosting The Moth 11/26 & 12/4

I'm honored and thrilled be hosting these upcoming Moth slams in NYC.
Come tell a 5 minute true story related to the night's theme. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll probably leave unable to operate a motor vehicle.

Monday 11/26
Theme: TRANSPLANT
7:30pm
Bitter End, West Village NYC

Tuesday 12/4
Theme: HOMEMADE
7:30pm
Location TBA

See you soon in the wild, weird, wonderful world of competitive storytelling!

Hosting Story League DC: The 90's on 11/28

I'm excited to be hosting the Story League's Story Contest in DC on Wednesday November 28th. The theme is beyond amazing and right up my alley- the 90's. So prepare for loads of Goth anecdotes and tales of teenage recreational drug use. You know... David Crabb-ish stories.

The details:
Wednesday November 28th at 9pm
Location: Busboys and Poets 14th/V, Washington DC
Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/284975

IMPORTANT: Seating cannot be guaranteed for any ticket holder after 9:10. Line forms approx. 8:30 and doors open at 8:45.

RULES: Our 3 expert judges will consider all story submissions before the contest begins and decide which stories they most wish to hear.

Tellers have a maximum 7 minutes to tell a true story set in the 1990s. 
At 6 minutes you will receive a signal that you only have 1 minute left.

The winner will be announced at the end of the night and will receive $100 cash as a prize. The audience will also select its favorite!

Submit your 100-word story synopsis here: http://www.storyleague.org/submit-your-story/ or fill out a card at the show.

Last Man Club at AXIS Theatre Oct. 4th-28th

I am proud and excited to be a part of the new production with Axis Theatre Company, "Last Man Club." The show runs from October 4-28 at AXIS in the West Village.

Click here for tickets and more information.

I'm hosting The Moth on Oct. 29th!

I am over the moon about hosting The MOTH: Haunted at the end of the month. I'll be hosting the Halloween-themed show "Haunted" on Monday October 29th at Bitter End in NYC's West Village. So come put your name in the hat for a chance to tell your five minute story of fright, fear, and ghosts!

What is The Moth?
Where is Bitter End?
Who the hell am I?

Ask Me: BROKE Oct. 24th at AXIS

Cammi Climaco and I are so excited to present the new edition of our live storytelling show ASK ME on Wednesday October 24th at Axis Theatre. The theme is BROKE. It'll be a low-rent, no-budget, technology-free show with live music by Reformed Whores.

Featuring stories by:
Ophira Eisenberg
John Flynn
Ted Travelstead
Julia Wiedeman

Great stories. Live music. Insane raffles. And poverty.
So much poverty...
We can't wait to see you for ASK ME: BROKE. Think of it as our recession special.

See you Wednesday October 24th at Axis Theatre at 8pm!
Remember, ASK ME is BYOB. So pack the moonshine in your bag!

What is ASK ME?
Where is AXIS?
Who are these PEOPLE?